H.R. 1377 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1377 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2009, sponsored by Bob Filner with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-137
What it does
Revises provisions concerning the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse a veteran for the cost of emergency care provided in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility to provide that, if the veteran has contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in part, extinguish the veteran's liability to the provider of the emergency treatment and payment for the treatment may be made by…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Filner (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2009
- Passed the HouseMar 30, 2009
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentJan 20, 2010
- Became lawFeb 1, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-137. (Feb 1, 2010)
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- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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